Activities and Resources to Do at Home During Quarantine 1 FREE Things to do during Social Distancing 1. Ways to Stay Active at Home – Pg. 1 2. Cooking and Mixology Classes – Pg. 2 3. Ways to Boost Your Immune System – Pg. 3 4. Quarantine with Pets – Pg. 3 5. Ways to De-Stress – Pg. 4 6. Children’s Resources – Pg. 4 1. Ways to Stay Active at Home • 305 Fitness – Offering a variety of classes on Zoom and Youtube, including meditation and one of NYC’s most popular workout classes, cardio dance blast https://305fitness.com/events-calendar • Blink Fitness – A free virtual HIIT workout airing every weekday at 8:00am EST on Facebook Live. The HIIt workouts focus on high intensity interval training (HIIT) and bodyweight exercises https://www.facebook.com/BlinkFitness/?__tn__=kC-R&eid=ARB_BXk9PtNpFg5CRibwT- eZJTYaLbArEcgvyKS4G5ZlK0KNAv2NWet3X3G_VriGeOJ5Fsj4wm8yRqoH&hc_ref=ARQ39RncPnx3 jQrm7DZqKb8aXBObw2uslmy9UaqSOUg-RU35xZ6UOWDtsFt-AXKFM5E&fref=nf • YMCA 360 – Offers on-demand programs of barre, boot camp, yoga, and low impact classes https://ymca360.org/ • Bandier – Is hosting Instagram Live Workouts every day at 4pm EST that can easily be done at home https://www.instagram.com/bandier/?hl=en • CorePower Yoga – Offering live streaming classes every day on their Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4z1_0UdNR70GZE9eGuDY_VlQBE78ebQ8& • Don Saladino – A celebrity personal trainer, Don is offering a free 4-week bodyweight training program with daily Instagram Live videos to coach you during the process. https://www.donsaladino.com/ • Fit Body – Challenging workouts by fitness instructor, Anna Victoria, are free for 30 days, just sign up for a 1-month membership and use code DAJEITALIA https://fitbodyapp.com/ • Life Time – Is offering new classes daily on demand for free to members and non-members. The classes vary from yoga to strength and cardio. https://my.lifetime.life/lp/video-workouts.html?icmp=od-video&section=healthy • 24 Hour Fitness – Offering free on demand workouts and premium content for everyone. Activities and Resources to Do at Home During Quarantine 2 https://24go.co/24/sms?_branch_match_id=748659451863056276 2. Live Stream Cooking Classes or Mixologist Classes • Free Weekly Cooking Classes – Classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. EST. Register online ahead of time to be included. https://www.cosmopolitanplated.com/?fbclid=IwAR3XxhCrmgHIT29J2B- zsae1IOKlHt6HoD8VBprbfjBYuHnEF1RFlVfivfg • Cooking Classes for Kids – This Chicago based business called The Kids Table normally offers cooking classes for kids. Now they are offering virtual cooking classes and asking for a ‘pay- what-you-can’ donation through PayPal if able. https://www.kids-table.com/virtual-classes • Learn to Cook from a Famous Chef – Masterclass is an online platform in which famous chefs, physicists, beauty artists and more have collaborated to create classes for viewers. However, a subscription is not free but could be well worth your time. Gordon Ramsey, Bobbi Brown, and Natalie Portman are a few of the famous names you can personally learn from on this website. https://www.masterclass.com/classes/gordon-ramsay-teaches-cooking • Mixology Series – Ben Potts, partner of the Zagat reviewed Miami restaurant Beaker & Gray, has began an online Instagram mixology series, aptly titled “Drinking by Yourself.” If you have been craving your favorite classic cocktails, visit and watch some of these short videos to recreate them at home. https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-XSYSPg35z/?utm_source=ig_embed • Italian Cooking Lessons – Massimo Bottura is a Michelin ranked Italian chef, who has begun to live stream cooking lessons on Instagram every day at 2 p.m. EST. Dishes that have been made so far include margherita pizza, gelato, and Osso Bucco. https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-XN6FdJl7d/?utm_source=ig_embed • The Baking Club – If you live in New York, Los Angeles, D.C., or Boston, you may very well be familiar with Milk Bar, a gourmet bakery by Christina Tosi. She has now launched a series on Instagram live called “The Baking Club,” in which Tosi will walk you through the steps of some delicious recipes in real time. https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-KSs5ZpKMw/?utm_source=ig_embed • Slowfood Live – Slowfood USA has started doing free cooking classes via Zoom on Thursdays and Fridays throughout the current pandemic. Classes air live at 2 p.m. EST, but if you cannot log in for the live stream, you can also view classes on their YouTube channel. https://slowfoodusa.org/slow-food-live/ • Virtual Vineyard Tour – Slightly different than a culinary class, Kendall Jackson vineyards is now offering virtual winery tours that will stream live on Facebook and Instagram on April 12th, 19th, Activities and Resources to Do at Home During Quarantine 3 26th, and May 3rd. The vineyard has also promised to stream a few cooking classes via Zoom and will announce those dates and times on their Facebook and Instagram pages. https://www.facebook.com/kjwines/ 3. Ways to Keep Your Immune System Healthy • Without taking additional supplements, there are plenty of foods that can help boost one’s immune system. Almonds are packed with manganese and vitamin E, and the combination makes this food an excellent immune system booster. Berries are also great for the immune system because they are chock full of antioxidants. Combine some berries with yogurt (great for their probiotics) and you can enjoy a delicious parfait while boosting your immune system. https://www.superhealthykids.com/recipes/top-10-immune-system-boosting-foods-kids-ideas- recipes/ • Another important thing to remember at anytime is to keep hydrated. Staying hydrated with plenty of water will flush any toxins from the body and keep your vital organs and muscles functioning at their best. https://www.sfgate.com/lifestyle/article/25-natural-ways-to-boost- your-immune-system-15162348.php#photo-19223346 • Vitamin C is one of the best ways to keep your immune system healthy. Whether it is taking a daily supplement or pairing your breakfast with some orange juice, adding vitamin C to your routine is a great way to boost the immune system. https://www.sfgate.com/lifestyle/article/25-natural-ways-to-boost-your-immune-system- 15162348.php#photo-19223346 • Whether you are someone who finds exercise to be your therapy or you view it as a chore, there is no doubt that keeping in shape is one of the best ways to maintain your health. https://www.sfgate.com/lifestyle/article/25-natural-ways-to-boost-your-immune-system- 15162348.php#photo-19223346 • Studies have been done increasingly to show that additional doses of zinc at the onset of a cold can help to shorten the time of illness. Zinc can be found in red meat, poultry, and many seafoods. https://www.npr.org/2020/02/10/804408084/lozenges-with-zinc-may-shorten-a- colds-duration • Making sure to keep a healthy sleep schedule keeps the body refreshed and avoids negatively impacting the immune system. https://www.sfgate.com/lifestyle/article/25-natural-ways-to- boost-your-immune-system-15162348.php#photo-19223346 4. Quarantine with Pets • Workout with your pet - This 20 minute fitness video from Planet Fitness encourages you to workout using your fur-baby as your at-home motivation. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=planet+fitness+puppy+playtime+&&view=detail&mid= 598F61CEA767FE890D77598F61CEA767FE890D77&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch %3Fq%3Dplanet%2Bfitness%2Bpuppy%2Bplaytime%2B%26FORM%3DHDRSC3 • Make your own cat toy – This Do-It-Yourself cat toy only requires some feathers (can be substituted for yarn or pom poms), a screwdriver, hot glue, and a wine cork. https://stayingclosetohome.com/inexpensive-diy-feather-cork-cat-toys/ Activities and Resources to Do at Home During Quarantine 4 • Have a photoshoot with your pet – Host a photoshoot for your pet using some of these tips! Give your pet the photoshoot they deserve and show off their best angles. https://digital-photography-school.com/top-10-pet-photography-tips-techniques/ • Play a game with your dog – Test your dog’s patience with this puppy-friendly whack-a-mole game! https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=dog+whack+a+mole&&view=detail&mid=4771F20B53 4EAA6C2BFC4771F20B534EAA6C2BFC&&FORM=VDRVRV • Homemade dog treats – This link includes nine recipes for homemade dog treats that can be cooked with ingredients you most likely already have in the house! https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/homemade-dog-treat-recipes/ 5. Ways to De-Stress and Relax • Reading – Get lost in one of these highly anticipated 2020 books https://www.newsweek.com/2019/12/13/2020-books-read-1474220.html • Mindfululness – Follow these steps to begin practicing Mindfulness https://www.mindful.org/mindfulness-how-to-do-it/ • Lower Cortisol – This Healthline article lists several ways to lower your cortisol levels, such as getting more sleep, exercise, and learning to relax. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ways-to-lower-cortisol#section1 • Breathing exercises – Practice these different breathing exercises to lower stress https://www.healthline.com/health/breathing-exercise • Journaling – Improve your metal wellness and help process your thoughts and ideas by keeping a journal https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/write-it-down-in-a-journal • New York Times – Enjoy being alone without being lonely, this article discusses the benefits of being alone https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/28/smarter-living/the-benefits-of-being-alone.html • Exercise – This Everyday Health article discusses the various types of exercise and how they can relieve stress https://www.everydayhealth.com/exercise-photos/exercises-that-relieve-stress.aspx • Quick ways to de-stress – 15 easy ways to de-stress throughout the day that include taking a nap, taking a reading break, or drinking a cup of tea https://www.inc.com/larry-kim/how-to-de-stress-at-work-instantly-15-proven-ways-to-calm- your-mind.html • Unplug from Technology – Find ways to unplug from your devices and spend time in the present https://www.becomingminimalist.com/unplug-please/ 6.